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Mohammedanize

especially British, Mo·ham·med·an·ise

[moo-ham-i-dn-ahyz, moh-]

verb (used with object)

Mohammedanized, Mohammedanizing 
  1. Islamize.



Mohammedanize

/ məʊˈhæmɪdəˌnaɪz /

verb

  1. (tr) another word, formerly common in Western usage but never used among Muslims, for Islamize

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Mohammedanize1

First recorded in 1820–30; Mohammedan + -ize
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Example Sentences

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In his answer to Alvar's letter, Speraindeo says, "If we speak of the Trinity as one Person, we Judaize;" he might have added, "and Mohammedanize."

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MohammedanismMohammed ibn-Kasim